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We deliver programs, services and information for landholders and developers to help them manage their interactions with native vegetation.

Native vegetation is trees, shrubs, herbs and grasses that are indigenous to New South Wales. These plants are vital to the health of our land.

We monitor and report on a range of landcover-based information.

Under the NSW Koala Strategy, $19.6 million is being invested over 5 years to support local communities to conserve koalas and fund partnerships.

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has regulatory responsibility for the compliance and enforcement of land management (native vegetation) activities under Part 5A of the Local Land Services Act 2013 (LLS Act).

We need your help to protect biodiversity from unlawful clearing of native vegetation.

This 2022 report provides an update on statewide woody and non woody vegetation clearing.

Most vegetation clearing in New South Wales occurs on Category 2 regulated land where authorisation may be required.

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water uses a variety of approaches to monitor for vegetation compliance.

Australia has 240 known species of amphibians, and all of them are frogs.